Chris Kona
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Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice matters—it can impact your life, community, and nation. You can’t do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Let’s create change together. #DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC
April 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice matters—it can impact your life, community, and nation. You can’t do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Let’s create change together. #DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC
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Join us to celebrate the next generation of RI Dems w/ special guest, @davidhogg.bsky.social!
The RIDP is dedicated to building up our Dem "bench" with the next generation of leaders. Stop by for food, drinks, merch, and new friends! 🥳🎉
🎟️ Buy your tix: secure.actblue.com/donate/buildthebench2025
The RIDP is dedicated to building up our Dem "bench" with the next generation of leaders. Stop by for food, drinks, merch, and new friends! 🥳🎉
🎟️ Buy your tix: secure.actblue.com/donate/buildthebench2025
April 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Join us to celebrate the next generation of RI Dems w/ special guest, @davidhogg.bsky.social!
The RIDP is dedicated to building up our Dem "bench" with the next generation of leaders. Stop by for food, drinks, merch, and new friends! 🥳🎉
🎟️ Buy your tix: secure.actblue.com/donate/buildthebench2025
The RIDP is dedicated to building up our Dem "bench" with the next generation of leaders. Stop by for food, drinks, merch, and new friends! 🥳🎉
🎟️ Buy your tix: secure.actblue.com/donate/buildthebench2025
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Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice matters—it can impact your life, community, and nation. You can’t do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Let’s create change together. #DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC
April 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice matters—it can impact your life, community, and nation. You can’t do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Let’s create change together. #DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC
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And the secretary of defense putting “judge” in scare quotes is, to say the least, un-American
Hegseth using “she/they” as an insult just boosts Judge Reyes’ conclusion that the transgender ban is based on animus, not a genuine concern for military preparedness.
March 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
And the secretary of defense putting “judge” in scare quotes is, to say the least, un-American
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Chariho School Cmte update and were shocked for good… They decided not to review the transgender or title IX policies after all.
Library policy is still on.
Proud of community for defending what’s just and freedom for all.
Library policy is still on.
Proud of community for defending what’s just and freedom for all.
March 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Chariho School Cmte update and were shocked for good… They decided not to review the transgender or title IX policies after all.
Library policy is still on.
Proud of community for defending what’s just and freedom for all.
Library policy is still on.
Proud of community for defending what’s just and freedom for all.
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And they smile about it. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Republicans Want to Put Poor People Through Hell to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
To fund Donald Trump’s latest tax cuts for the wealthy, Mike Johnson and Republicans want to add harsh new bureaucratic hurdles to Medicaid.
www.rollingstone.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
And they smile about it. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Someone needs to explain to our Sec of Commerce how capitalism works.
America has a GLOBAL TRADE SURPLUS on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise focused.
It is why we dominate in tech globally.
America has a GLOBAL TRADE SURPLUS on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise focused.
It is why we dominate in tech globally.
CNBC hosts literally laugh at Lutnick as he suggests that t-shirts, sneakers, towels, and TVs will again be made in the US as a result of Trump's trade war
March 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Someone needs to explain to our Sec of Commerce how capitalism works.
America has a GLOBAL TRADE SURPLUS on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise focused.
It is why we dominate in tech globally.
America has a GLOBAL TRADE SURPLUS on services. Services have the highest margins and profits of our exports. That is where capital and expertise focused.
It is why we dominate in tech globally.
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Our utility rates in RI are way too high.
Rhode Island energy’s parent company PPL made $888 MILLION last year and the CEO brought home $12M.
And they want to gouge us even more.
Enough is enough.
Join us on Monday Mar 10 ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Rhode Island energy’s parent company PPL made $888 MILLION last year and the CEO brought home $12M.
And they want to gouge us even more.
Enough is enough.
Join us on Monday Mar 10 ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Stop Rate Increases NOW! · Mobilize
Join Us! We invite all Rhode Island residents to join us at the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) meeting on March 10th at 6:00 PM at 89 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02888. Together, we w...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Our utility rates in RI are way too high.
Rhode Island energy’s parent company PPL made $888 MILLION last year and the CEO brought home $12M.
And they want to gouge us even more.
Enough is enough.
Join us on Monday Mar 10 ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Rhode Island energy’s parent company PPL made $888 MILLION last year and the CEO brought home $12M.
And they want to gouge us even more.
Enough is enough.
Join us on Monday Mar 10 ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Tonight, I’m bringing Alison Croke, Exec Director of Wood River Health to the State of the Union Address.
Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders get their health insurance from Medicaid, now under threat.
President Trump must reassure the nation that he won’t cut Medicaid to pay for his tax cuts.
Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders get their health insurance from Medicaid, now under threat.
President Trump must reassure the nation that he won’t cut Medicaid to pay for his tax cuts.
March 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tonight, I’m bringing Alison Croke, Exec Director of Wood River Health to the State of the Union Address.
Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders get their health insurance from Medicaid, now under threat.
President Trump must reassure the nation that he won’t cut Medicaid to pay for his tax cuts.
Tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders get their health insurance from Medicaid, now under threat.
President Trump must reassure the nation that he won’t cut Medicaid to pay for his tax cuts.
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We were excited to host RI Treasurer James Diossa at Higher Grounds Coffeehouse! He talked about efforts that he helped lead to buy back medical debt, and establish financial education programs. As Vice Chair of the RI Dem Party, he provided key insight into efforts at the state and national level.
March 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We were excited to host RI Treasurer James Diossa at Higher Grounds Coffeehouse! He talked about efforts that he helped lead to buy back medical debt, and establish financial education programs. As Vice Chair of the RI Dem Party, he provided key insight into efforts at the state and national level.
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Rhode Island knows how to build submarines.
And this past week I joined the Submarine Industrial Base Council to talk about the importance of the Navy’s submarine program to our national security and RI’s local “blue economy.”
And this past week I joined the Submarine Industrial Base Council to talk about the importance of the Navy’s submarine program to our national security and RI’s local “blue economy.”
March 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Rhode Island knows how to build submarines.
And this past week I joined the Submarine Industrial Base Council to talk about the importance of the Navy’s submarine program to our national security and RI’s local “blue economy.”
And this past week I joined the Submarine Industrial Base Council to talk about the importance of the Navy’s submarine program to our national security and RI’s local “blue economy.”
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Don’t forget: March 4th for Democracy! Chariho Plaza 4pm! A chance to do something! Stand up! Our safety, security, and prosperity are at stake. We cannot look away! Express your concern: health policies, facism, medicaid, medicare, social security
March 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Don’t forget: March 4th for Democracy! Chariho Plaza 4pm! A chance to do something! Stand up! Our safety, security, and prosperity are at stake. We cannot look away! Express your concern: health policies, facism, medicaid, medicare, social security
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Big win today: My amendment to investigate racially and religiously motivated violent extremism passed the Homeland Security Committee.
Hate-driven violence is rising—Congress must treat it as a top priority. This is a crucial step in the fight against extremism.
Hate-driven violence is rising—Congress must treat it as a top priority. This is a crucial step in the fight against extremism.
February 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Big win today: My amendment to investigate racially and religiously motivated violent extremism passed the Homeland Security Committee.
Hate-driven violence is rising—Congress must treat it as a top priority. This is a crucial step in the fight against extremism.
Hate-driven violence is rising—Congress must treat it as a top priority. This is a crucial step in the fight against extremism.
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February 25th, 2025: THE DAY OF SHAME.
Statement from Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik.
@democrats.org @demgovs.org @dscc.bsky.social @dscc.bsky.social @demstateparties.bsky.social
Statement from Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik.
@democrats.org @demgovs.org @dscc.bsky.social @dscc.bsky.social @demstateparties.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
February 25th, 2025: THE DAY OF SHAME.
Statement from Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik.
@democrats.org @demgovs.org @dscc.bsky.social @dscc.bsky.social @demstateparties.bsky.social
Statement from Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik.
@democrats.org @demgovs.org @dscc.bsky.social @dscc.bsky.social @demstateparties.bsky.social
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Don’t forget our next State Leader event with General Treasurer James Diossa who is working to grow opportunities for financial education and economic self-sufficiency. Saturday March 1, 2025 10:30am Higher Grounds Community Coffeehouse 38 Kingston Rd Richmond.
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Don’t forget our next State Leader event with General Treasurer James Diossa who is working to grow opportunities for financial education and economic self-sufficiency. Saturday March 1, 2025 10:30am Higher Grounds Community Coffeehouse 38 Kingston Rd Richmond.
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March 4th for Democracy! Chariho Plaza 4pm! A chance to do something! Resist the propaganda and threat to our life as we know it! Stand up! Our safety, security, and prosperity are at stake. We cannot look away! Express your concern: health policies, facism, medicaid, medicare, social security
February 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
March 4th for Democracy! Chariho Plaza 4pm! A chance to do something! Resist the propaganda and threat to our life as we know it! Stand up! Our safety, security, and prosperity are at stake. We cannot look away! Express your concern: health policies, facism, medicaid, medicare, social security
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Rep. Megan Cotter spoke at the State House rally yesterday afternoon. “Bring the energy, shut down the grift. Stop the Musk takeover. Take action at the State level, and Rhode Islanders will have your back the way they’ve always had mine.” @cotterforri.bsky.social
youtu.be/DcjdlYIgMrw?...
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February 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rep. Megan Cotter spoke at the State House rally yesterday afternoon. “Bring the energy, shut down the grift. Stop the Musk takeover. Take action at the State level, and Rhode Islanders will have your back the way they’ve always had mine.” @cotterforri.bsky.social
youtu.be/DcjdlYIgMrw?...
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Thank you to Speaker Joe Shekarchi for coming to Richmond this morning. A great turnout and a great discussion about healthcare, housing and the environment. Thank you also to Rep. Megan Cotter for hosting this Town Hall. #cotterforri www.facebook.com/SpeakerJoeSh...
February 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Thank you to Speaker Joe Shekarchi for coming to Richmond this morning. A great turnout and a great discussion about healthcare, housing and the environment. Thank you also to Rep. Megan Cotter for hosting this Town Hall. #cotterforri www.facebook.com/SpeakerJoeSh...
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Recent actions by Trump have impacted RIers. Rep. Magaziner has joined with colleagues in Congress to launch an online portal for RIers to share their experiences. If you have been affected by federal funding cuts or terminations, please share story democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
Share Your Story
Since January 20, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions — many of them unconstitutional and in violation of federal law — have led to the firing of essential civil servants with responsibil...
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February 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Recent actions by Trump have impacted RIers. Rep. Magaziner has joined with colleagues in Congress to launch an online portal for RIers to share their experiences. If you have been affected by federal funding cuts or terminations, please share story democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
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Did you know how much the town of Richmond relies on federal funding for capital improvements? Over the last couple years, the town of Richmond has benefited directly from over $4 million in grants. Find out more: www.richmonddtc.com/post/how-fed...
How Federal Funds Benefit Richmond
Flooding in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed on March 30, 2010, Beaver River in Decoppett Estate, Richmond, RI Photo from USDA, https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/rhode-is...
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February 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Did you know how much the town of Richmond relies on federal funding for capital improvements? Over the last couple years, the town of Richmond has benefited directly from over $4 million in grants. Find out more: www.richmonddtc.com/post/how-fed...
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Louder for the people in the back: Members of Congress shouldn’t be trading stocks—period.
My Trust in Congress Act will ban it once and for all. Let’s get it passed.
My Trust in Congress Act will ban it once and for all. Let’s get it passed.
NEW: Just weeks after being named chair of the House subcommittee overseeing Elon Musk’s efforts to slash what he deems wasteful spending, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) bought thousands of dollars of shares in Tesla.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Bought Tesla Stock After Named As Chair Of DOGE Subcommittee
The Georgia Republican stock purchase puts a spotlight on potential conflicts as she oversees Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting initiatives.
www.forbes.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Louder for the people in the back: Members of Congress shouldn’t be trading stocks—period.
My Trust in Congress Act will ban it once and for all. Let’s get it passed.
My Trust in Congress Act will ban it once and for all. Let’s get it passed.
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One of the greatest tricks that Donald Trump and Elon Musk ever pulled is to convince millions of people that DOGE is about government efficiency. It's about narcissistic, resentful destruction: The Death of Government Expertise.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Death of Government Expertise
Why Trump and Musk are on a firing spree
www.theatlantic.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One of the greatest tricks that Donald Trump and Elon Musk ever pulled is to convince millions of people that DOGE is about government efficiency. It's about narcissistic, resentful destruction: The Death of Government Expertise.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Local RI hero fabulously rebuts the horrid, bigoted ProJo piece by Patinkin. You can do this in your town, your local paper. We left off ST's name and location. But they put it in the paper. Time for you to do something. Afraid? Imagine how our trans community feels.
February 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Local RI hero fabulously rebuts the horrid, bigoted ProJo piece by Patinkin. You can do this in your town, your local paper. We left off ST's name and location. But they put it in the paper. Time for you to do something. Afraid? Imagine how our trans community feels.
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@schumer.senate.gov announces a new Whistleblower Portal for public servants seeking to report corruption and abuses of power within the Trump administration.
February 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
@schumer.senate.gov announces a new Whistleblower Portal for public servants seeking to report corruption and abuses of power within the Trump administration.
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Needed this so much right now. I just called out the fact that Kendrick Lamar carried that red, white, and blue theme through. He owned it!
My fam knew what that meant.
THEY don’t want us here, but they do not own the flag. “Not Like Us”
My fam knew what that meant.
THEY don’t want us here, but they do not own the flag. “Not Like Us”
February 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Needed this so much right now. I just called out the fact that Kendrick Lamar carried that red, white, and blue theme through. He owned it!
My fam knew what that meant.
THEY don’t want us here, but they do not own the flag. “Not Like Us”
My fam knew what that meant.
THEY don’t want us here, but they do not own the flag. “Not Like Us”